2016 Kia Forte

Sedan · 2015–2024 · Forte, Forte5, Forte Koup

Trims and features

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What changed for 2016

Starting prices: +$100 to +$600 (2 trims; hover for each)
Fuel economy (combined): 29 mpg → 28 mpg (EX)
Wheels: 16 in → 17 in (EX)

2016 Forte trims

	EX	LX
Price
Starting MSRP	$19,990	from $15,990
Powertrain
Engine	2.0L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder	1.8L Multipoint Injection (MPI) 4-cylinder
Horsepower	—	145 hp
Torque	—	130 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed Sportmatic	6-Speed Automatic: 6-speed Sportmatic 6-Speed Manual: 6-speed manual
Gears	6	6
Drivetrain	Fwd	6-Speed Automatic / 6-Speed Manual
Fuel economy (combined)	28 mpg	6-Speed Automatic: 31 mpg 6-Speed Manual: 30 mpg
Size and capability
Seats	5	5
Trunk	14.9 cu ft	14.9 cu ft
Ground clearance	5.3 in	5.3 in
Length	179.5 in	179.5 in
Tech
Touchscreen	4.3 in + option	Optional
Apple CarPlay	Optional	—
Android Auto	Optional	—
Digital gauge cluster	Optional	—
Speakers	6	4 + option
Comfort
Seats	Cloth + option	Cloth + option
Heated seats	Optional	—
Climate zones	1 + option	1
Exterior
Wheels	17 in	15 in + option

Packages and options (32)

	EX	LX
EX Premium Package $3,000	Optional	—
EX Premium Plus Package $2,000	Optional	—
LX Popular Package $1,000	—	Optional
LX Popular Plus Package $1,500	—	Optional
Protection Package $175	Optional	Optional
6-Speed Sportmatic Transmission Package	—	Optional
Mud Guards $95	Optional	Optional
Rear Bumper Appliqué $75	Optional	Optional
Rear Spoiler $295	Optional	Optional
Wheel Locks $55	Optional	Optional
Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with Compass and HomeLink $350	Optional	Optional
Cargo Hook $20	Optional	Optional
Cargo Mat $95	Optional	Optional
Cargo Net $50	Optional	Optional
Cargo Tray $80	Optional	Optional
Carpeted Floor Mats $120	Optional	Optional
Remote Start (Key Start) $495	Optional	Optional
Remote Start (Push-Button Start) $495	Optional	—
Aurora Black $295	Optional	Optional
Clear White	—	Optional
Crimson Red	Optional	Optional
Graphite Steel	Optional	Optional
Silky Silver	Optional	Optional
Snow White $295	Optional	Optional
Steel Blue	Optional	Optional
Black Knit and TriCot Cloth	—	Optional
Black Knit and Woven Cloth	Optional	—
Black Leather	Optional	—
Black Woven Cloth	—	Optional
Gray Knit and TriCot Cloth	—	Optional
Gray Knit and Woven Cloth	Optional	—
Gray Leather	Optional	—

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Apple lists CarPlay for: Forte 2017–2024 (Apple).

NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints

Year	Version	Stars	Forward collision warning	Lane departure warning	Recalls	Complaints
2024	Kia Forte 4 DR FWD	4	Standard & Optional	Standard	0	25
2023	Kia Forte 4 DR FWD	4	Standard & Optional	Standard	3	63
2022	Kia Forte 4 DR FWD	4	Standard	Standard	1	27
2021	Kia Forte 4 DR FWD	4	Optional	Standard	2	68
2020	Kia Forte 4 DR FWD	4	Standard	No	0	76
2019	Kia Forte 4 DR FWD	4	No	No	2	147
2018	Kia Forte 4 DR FWD	5	Optional	Optional	3	136
2017	Kia Forte 4 DR FWD	5	No	No	3	303
2017	Kia Forte Koup 2 DR FWD	Not Rated	No	No	1	0
2016	Kia Forte 5 HB FWD	Not Rated	No	No	0	3
2016	Kia Forte 4 DR FWD	5	No	No	1	135
2016	Kia Forte Koup 2 DR FWD	Not Rated	No	No	1	137
2015	Kia Forte 4 DR FWD	5	No	No	1	260
2015	Kia Forte 5 HB FWD	Not Rated	No	No	1	260
2015	Kia Forte Koup 2 DR FWD	Not Rated	No	No	1	260

Source: NHTSA.

EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)

Year	EPA model	Engines	Combined
2024	Forte	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	26–32
2024	Forte FE	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	34
2023	Forte	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	26–32
2023	Forte FE	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	34
2022	Forte	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	26–33
2022	Forte FE	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	35
2021	Forte	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	28–33
2021	Forte FE	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	35
2020	Forte	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	28–33
2020	Forte FE	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	35
2019	Forte	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L	31–34
2019	Forte FE	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	35
2018	Forte	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, SIDI Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L	28–32
2018	Forte 5	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	25–28
2017	Forte	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, SIDI Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L	28–32
2017	Forte 5	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	25–28
2017	Forte Koup	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	26–28
2016	Forte	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	28–30
2016	Forte 5	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	24–28
2016	Forte Koup	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	24–28
2015	Forte	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L	29–30
2015	Forte 5	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	24–28
2015	Forte Koup	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo	24–28

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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